Rodent-borne diseases and their risks for public health
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- 20 March 2009
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Critical Reviews in Microbiology
- Vol. 35 (3), 221-270
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10408410902989837
Abstract
Rodents are the most abundant and diversified order of living mammals in the world. Already since the Middle Ages we know that they can contribute to human disease, as black rats were associated with distribution of plague. However, also in modern times rodents form a threat for public health. In this review article a large number of pathogens that are directly or indirectly transmitted by rodents are described. Moreover, a simplified rodent disease model is discussed.Keywords
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